I hear you but the hallmark of science is that we don’t stop when things are pretty fucking obvious. We check anyway and document it.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/misuse-of-literally

Bloomberg has regular interviews with analysts for giant investment firms. They had one who specializes in government debt. She said she talks to the people who work the front office for politicians. The Iran war and affordability come up regularly but the number one question they get is about the Epstein files.